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NEWS & REVIEWS

12 On parade Discover the newest designs on the market 40 Designer collection Introducing the chic Kinea collection designed by Massimo losa Ghini and Teuco 80 Eco conscious Up your home’s green credentials with these stylish and sustainable designs 82 Intelligence Technophiles will love this selection of innovative products 92 Kitchen showcase Chic cabinetry that is on its way to a showroom near you soon 98 Bathroom showcase Brand-new and beautiful ideas for you bathing spaces 106 Choose with confidence Members of the KBSA and BMA offer advice on topical issues

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ADVICE & STYLE

28 Perfect proportions From mini to monolithic, there are now innovative appliances to suit every kitchen 47 COVER STORY 5-steps to your dream kitchen The first in a series of five special features on creating your ideal kitchen, we focus on storage. 52 COVER STORY Bright and easy Whether we use it to create ‘zones’ of space, add a focal point or express ourselves, we love colour in the kitchen 70 COVER STORY Splash zone Fed up with claustrophic showering? Turn your bathroom in to a luxurious wetroom 84 Dear Utopia Write in to interior designer Lesley Taylor for help with your home décor queries

OFFERS & COMPETITIONS

76 COVER STORY Reader design award Don’t miss out on your chance to draw your dream scheme as you could win £10,000 worth of Nolte kitchen furniture 86 Back issues If you’re looking for advice on a specific topic or want to complete your Utopia collection, you can order previous issues here 87 Subscriptions Save money when you subscribe today and you could win a Maia Skincare Shower from Methven worth £450 90 COVER STORY Competition Two lucky winners will recieve a choice of a Synergy shower enclosure with Playa sanitaryware from Ideal standard worth £4,000 Contents

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REAL HOMES & INTERIORS

18 Colour me beautiful Explore a home where the kitchen and bathrooms are flamboyant and elegant in equal measures 34 Timeless charm This sympathetically renovated property now offers a lifestyle of homely luxury 60 Form & function This homeowner wanted a master bathroom that was both elegant and striking 64 COVER STORY Light fantastic It takes an exceptionally sleek kitchen to make the most of a multiple aspect room with vaulted ceilings 88 Ask the designer Email us to have your room layout created by our expert

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118 Flora & fauna Get back to nature and use our style ideas to infuse your interiors 124 Little luxuries A selection of the latest design details to host the perfect picnic this summer 126 Surface style Check out these recently launched coverings for floors, walls and worktops 130 Kitchen connections These fabulous furnishings and pieces of furniture will help you to create a perfectly co-ordinated open-plan setting 134 Fine dining Light summer fayre for long summer days 137 Food notes Culinary news, views and to-dos for this month 138 In print For design inspiration and ideas, here’s our guide to this month’s essential reads 140 Décor destinations These hotels, spas and bars are packed with inspiration for the schemes in your dining and bathing spaces at home 142 A social affair Find plenty of food, garden and interiors ideas at these events and exhibitions 144 Out and about Come behind the scenes with us at industry celebrations 146 Design talk Architect and designer Sue Timney chats to Utopia about kitchen schemes

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